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ERA-NET PathoGenoMics announces third international joint call for infectious disease research

ERA-NET PathoGenoMics, an initiative of the European Commission aimed at advancing transnational genome-based research programs on human-pathogenic microorganisms, announced today the third international joint call. The third joint call allocated €8.5 Million over 3 years to relevant research projects which will be provided by ERA-NET PathoGenoMics partner organizations from Austria, France, Germany, Hungary, Israel, Portugal, Slovenia and Spain.

13 Jan 2010

Self-employment tax changes for 2009

Prior to preparing 2009 tax forms, the self-employed and micro-businesses (fewer than 10 employees) should be aware of a few tax law changes, including changes in the standard mileage rate and the self-employment tax.

13 Jan 2010

Extended treatment with active ingredient increases bone volume and calcium content

Genta Incorporated today announced publication of two scientific studies that test the active ingredient in Genta’s program to develop orally available gallium-containing compounds and the Company’s marketed product, Ganite® (gallium nitrate for injection).

13 Jan 2010

Pall acquires U.S. biotechnology company

Pall Corporation, a global leader in filtration, separation and purification, today announced its acquisition of MicroReactor Technologies, Inc. (MRT), a privately held U.S. biotechnology company. MRT has developed a reliable, easy-to-use and cost-effective miniature bioreactor technology platform.

From Pall Corporation 12 Jan 2010

Stem cell therapy holds promise as potential alternative to bone grafting operations

A study published this week reinforces the potential value of stem cells in repairing major injuries involving the loss of bone structure.

12 Jan 2010

New therapeutic treatment may provide a potential alternative to bone grafting operation

A study published this week reinforces the potential value of stem cells in repairing major injuries involving the loss of bone structure.

12 Jan 2010

A.P. Pharma receives final milestone payment of $2.5M from Paul Capital Healthcare

A.P. Pharma, Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company, today announced it has received the final milestone payment of $2.5 million from an affiliate of Paul Capital Healthcare.

11 Jan 2010

Tampa Bay Partnership releases new briefs on the economic and business growth in the Tampa Bay Region

SRI International Dedicates New Tampa Bay Research Facility SRI International, one of the world's leading independent research and technology development organizations, officially opened its new 40,000-square-foot research facility located at the Port of St. Petersburg.

11 Jan 2010

New technique offers a low-cost alternative to make 'micromotors' for surgical instruments

Researchers at Purdue University have created a magnetic "ferropaper" that might be used to make low-cost "micromotors" for surgical instruments, tiny tweezers to study cells and miniature speakers.

6 Jan 2010

Findings open up significant possibilities for developing micro-screening devices for drug discovery

A Nobel-winning process for testing new drugs to treat diseases such as Huntington's, Parkinson's, and muscular dystrophy is getting an electrical charge.

6 Jan 2010

WPI researchers lay groundwork for new generation of advanced prosthetic limbs

The conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan have left a terrible legacy: more than 1,200 returning American soldiers have lost one or more limbs. To address this growing national need, researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) are laying the groundwork for a new generation of advanced prosthetic limbs that will be fully integrated with the body and nervous system.

5 Jan 2010

Comprehensive studies on nanotechnology's HSE aspects vital

The advent of nanotechnology on the modern landscape has dramatically changed the shape, size, quality, cost, and efficiency of various applications. Nanotechnology is believed to be the most path-breaking technology, with this market expected to reach $1 trillion by 2015. The remarkable properties of the various nanomaterials have caught the attention of scientists, researchers, and manufacturers alike, and ongoing research activities are underway to harness their potential for the overall betterment of society.

5 Jan 2010

Carbon nanotube: A viable alternative for rapid DNA sequencing

Faster sequencing of DNA holds enormous potential for biology and medicine, particularly for personalized diagnosis and customized treatment based on each individual's genomic makeup.

4 Jan 2010

ESS improves quality of life in CRS patients

Upwards of 76 percent of patients with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) experienced significant quality of life (QOL) improvements after undergoing endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS), according to new research in the January 2010 issue of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery.

3 Jan 2010

AngioDynamics introduces new family of micro-introducer kits with stiffened introducer option

AngioDynamics today announced the launch of a new family of micro-introducer kits, featuring a stiffened introducer option.

30 Dec 2009

Scientists uncover a central process in memory encoding

Scientists at UC Santa Barbara have made a major discovery in how the brain encodes memories. The finding, published in the December 24 issue of the journal Neuron, could eventually lead to the development of new drugs to aid memory.

24 Dec 2009

Stochastic resonance can improve breast cancer detection

Members of a Syracuse University research team have shown that an obscure phenomenon called stochastic resonance (SR) can improve the clarity of signals in systems such as radar, sonar and even radiography, used in medical clinics to detect signs of breast cancer. It does this by adding carefully selected noise to the system.

23 Dec 2009

Tel Aviv University's new Genome Analyzer fuels research dreams and tomorrow's cures

To identify the hemophilia mutation that affected Queen Victoria and her European relatives, scientific detectives used a cutting-edge "deep sequencing tool." Able to trace rare genetic disease mutations, the tool can turn a single laboratory into a fertile genetic research center.

22 Dec 2009

3rd Annual OneMedForum to highlight therapeutic and diagnostic products for cancers

ProActive Capital Resources Group, a company dedicated to the discovery and creation of value in the small and micro-cap marketplace, is proud to announce client presentations at the 3rd Annual OneMedForum held in San Francisco, January 12-13, 2010. ProActive clients presenting are: Access Pharmaceuticals, ImmunoCellular Therapeutics, DataTrak International, Quantum Immunologics, with Protox Therapeutic's presentation pending.

22 Dec 2009

Facial plastic surgeon refines rhinoplasty with 3-D endoscopic high definition system

Sam Rizk, M.D., F.A.C.S. (www.drsamrizk.com), takes facial plastic surgery into the future by incorporating the same technology used for years in industrial design to enhance rhinoplasty techniques by empowering him to achieve precise surgical outcomes.

22 Dec 2009

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ERA-NET PathoGenoMics announces third international joint call for infectious disease research

Self-employment tax changes for 2009

Extended treatment with active ingredient increases bone volume and calcium content

Pall acquires U.S. biotechnology company

Stem cell therapy holds promise as potential alternative to bone grafting operations

New therapeutic treatment may provide a potential alternative to bone grafting operation

A.P. Pharma receives final milestone payment of $2.5M from Paul Capital Healthcare

Tampa Bay Partnership releases new briefs on the economic and business growth in the Tampa Bay Region

New technique offers a low-cost alternative to make 'micromotors' for surgical instruments

Findings open up significant possibilities for developing micro-screening devices for drug discovery

WPI researchers lay groundwork for new generation of advanced prosthetic limbs

Comprehensive studies on nanotechnology's HSE aspects vital

Carbon nanotube: A viable alternative for rapid DNA sequencing

ESS improves quality of life in CRS patients

AngioDynamics introduces new family of micro-introducer kits with stiffened introducer option

Scientists uncover a central process in memory encoding

Stochastic resonance can improve breast cancer detection

Tel Aviv University's new Genome Analyzer fuels research dreams and tomorrow's cures

3rd Annual OneMedForum to highlight therapeutic and diagnostic products for cancers

Facial plastic surgeon refines rhinoplasty with 3-D endoscopic high definition system

Advancing Intracellular Delivery with LumiPore®

How ELRIG Is Helping Mid-Career Scientists Navigate Leadership, Career Change and Redundancy

The role of UV-Vis in biopharma QC

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